Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-05-27
In THE REALM OF SCIENCE.
ny s. M. JELLEY.

nv s. M. JELLEY.
Like many other young women, not yet
out Of their teens, was, through financial
misfortune; thrown upon my own resources
for q livelihood. BY dint of steady plac-
:tice [ mastered stenography, became pro-
ticient typewriter, and subsequently Sc
cured a lucrative position as private secre-
tarY to Mr.. Banks, senior partner of Banks,
Price e. Co.. publishers.
Last summer, during tho fine weather,
found it p1easanter to walk home. instead
of riding in the crowded street cars, and
usually at FIVE o'clock donned my hat and
gloves and Started on my little journey.
My attention was directed to gentleman
Of clerical appearance whom 1 frequently
met Of q certain corner. Tall, of fine form
and pleasing address. he was noticeable
among the STREAM of commonplace hui
nanitY one meets upon city thorough
fare.
AS the days wore on, the constant meet
ing with this stranger became matter of
course, and ceased to wonder at it; and,
in truth. so familiar was his face that
experienced q sense of disappointment
when, occasionally, failed to meet him.
He was some professional man, thought.
WAOpS oueluCSS WCIC OHeA dOOuG Cuc
time mine were, and our ways were oppo-
site.
One day our eyes met, and I was startled
at the peculiar brilliancy of his. They were
blue, shaded by heavy, white lashes, and a
curious, lambert, tiny flame seemed to
,scintillatc in them. He seemed to regard
me with pleasure, for light smile lighted
up his intellectual features, yet his man
ner was SO respectful that did not resent
the .,liberty, and went on my way with
vague wish to form his acquaintance.
I've weeks later. while busy with my
type-writer. nv silent acquaintance was
nshe,cd into MI. RaI}ks Office. His name
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M:s 1so"'.S Hu.ne anu n's BUSINESS
WIN my employer concerned the Puollca-
ton OF ponderous manuscript upon nerv-
Gus diseases and their connection with in
san,ty. IN low' %en-Orea voice ne car
iie1 On tapu consersauon' ulsPiaylng
paoa sna 4noMiease VI neolI!ne auu uegp
= hppalesay ensrosseo IN my WORK.
pala stfles altentlon 70 the c9nvefsaIen
Saaa ll1ppehaos " .aouA up 1ounu niM
gs SO a. me- Agaa tne queer expression @
y. : ,us ayes a.les.ea Ky a..en.ion. ~: ~
s saaS u's.ay, aiu sng'ly lnci sn nls
n l'.s ~ ~ ueAe:en..a. saluse II low ",n-
u.es tne 1n'efs"" was enueu' anu ne oe-
paICu ia a.l ,..;
- AZ .eM n uiys ne e'au . usln &c,
lowed as horizons If his manuscrint were
tn he .nut fhro,7p3, INV tyne- writer. as MI.
Sutherland revised f. i found him conr.
4eous ana Pheasant. and as nrooressed
with the work we became quite friendly.
Uuons examining aTroll of closely written
sheets. i found an envelone addressed h
me. thread as follows:
M,ss lanA CHARACTERIZATION NV aeem;rc for.
wsrdnesa In thus cominp to Won Int can
think of no other agreeable method Of sp.
proach. earnestly wish for batter acquaint-
;ance, and with the desire to obtain such, also
to afford you some diversion. viii you do me
the hono .r;. 20 TAKE sake PARK d,axe tomorrow
cSelnss "''n Souie RnnprM CIV
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Wy suIpsase vas unDp9nueu. Aite'
ehaaklng ehe matter over decided to &C
eeps nus any. .nyltanon. ne met me at the stree
'door q me oMce' ana en- Tor Two hours ~as
wcii entertained. me park was IN ful
iolage. the ar was baimy and pleasant
and when ne lifted me to the pavement, a
home, thanked him cordially for The
pleasure had enjoyed.
Aieer MS departure remembered ina
MS eyes seemed to glitter whenever oul
arms came an contact, or our hands is, accl'
oehtaiy toucneo. Deemmg II OF lutte mo-
men, sismisseo inc 'hougos from my
mind.
The drive was followed by request tt
go with him to see Mary Anderson, il
'Pygmaiion and Galatea." Evening fell
with a storm of wind and rain. He came
IN his coupe, and within its closed door
we were secure from the oolsterous ele'
ments. Suddenly discovered that We
were again IN tne park!
turned 70 my companion In alarm ano
ASKED se.1
why nave you driven SO lar out OF the
way
1ougns II wouia DO more pleasan,
wltnn Me gloomy shaoows OF the Park'
-he 1ela .ae aatte.iy: e... .a ;,nn,;noa
~ an e.ec'r r.s;.4 aign. ana saw MS eyes
gieam ana glu 1 a. IL. II .ne BY, were e. huge
iao s;a;,. 'y nease 5000 sun IN norior'
an ns'e .ood ; .enr caeps .n.Iogn my veins,
anu anu. ~ 1aa.s sp ars Pr th me 70 mug
ne oamd ~ tho me COUPE ana ieap
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